Tanner. Pennwalt Corporation had pleaded guilty to four misdemeanor violations of the Clean Water Act. 775.082 or s. 775.083. History.—s.Other felonies and certain misdemeanors require the applicant to wait for a disqualifying period to lapse prior to applying for licensure. Very few companies care about misdemeanors. Heck, a speeding ticket is a misdemeanor conviction, if you pay it. In most states, an officer can't arrest an adult for a misdemeanor without a warrant, unless he witnesses the person committing it. (1) The person has committed a felony or misdemeanor or violated a municipal or county ordinance in the presence of the officer. Florida is an at-will employment state, meaning your employer can fire you for any legal reason. You also can't keep the arrest or conviction a secret. (1) The person has committed a felony or misdemeanor or violated a municipal or county ordinance in the presence of the officer.